Author: Ethan Carter
Ethan is a seasoned cryptocurrency writer with extensive experience contributing to leading U.S.-based blockchain and fintech publications. His work blends in-depth market analysis with accessible explanations, making complex crypto topics understandable for a broad audience. Over the years, he has covered Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, NFTs, and emerging blockchain trends, always with a focus on accuracy and insight. Ethan's articles have appeared on major crypto portals, where his expertise in market trends and investment strategies has earned him a loyal readership.
Highlights:Bitcoin climbs back to $116,000 as market volatility increases ahead of the US trading session.Traders have differing views on short-term BTC movement, with targets including $117,000 ahead of Wednesday’s Federal Reserve interest rates announcement.The latest CME futures gap is gaining attention as a potential downside target.Bitcoin (BTC) surpassed $116,000 following Tuesday’s Wall Street opening, continuing its Uptober rebound.BTC/USD one-hour chart. Source: Cointelegraph/TradingViewFOMC meeting injects BTC pricing volatilityData from Cointelegraph Markets Pro and TradingView indicated a 1.6% daily increase in BTC price, reaching $116,077 on Bitstamp.In an unexpected turn for traders, Bitcoin trended upward instead of the usual pre-inflation drop ahead…
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Filecoin (FIL) saw a decrease of 2.5%, while Aave (AAVE) experienced a decline of 2.2% since Monday.
The long-anticipated approval of altcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) may not yield the substantial inflows investors are hoping for without involvement from asset management leader BlackRock, according to market data.BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF secured $28.1 billion in investments in 2025, being the sole fund with positive year-to-date (YTD) inflows, which raised total spot Bitcoin ETF inflows to a collective $26.9 billion.In the absence of BlackRock’s fund, the spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced a cumulative net outflow of $1.27 billion year-to-date, according to Vetle Lunde, head of research at K33.The inflows from spot Bitcoin ETFs were the main catalyst for Bitcoin (BTC)…
The anticipated approval of altcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) might not generate the significant inflows that investors predict, lacking participation from asset management leader BlackRock, according to market data.BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF attracted $28.1 billion in investments in 2025, standing as the only fund with positive year-to-date (YTD) inflows, which pushed total spot Bitcoin ETF inflows to a cumulative $26.9 billion.In the absence of BlackRock’s fund, spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced a cumulative net outflow of $1.27 billion year-to-date, according to K33’s research lead, Vetle Lunde.The inflows into spot Bitcoin ETFs were the key driver of Bitcoin (BTC) price momentum in…
The anticipated approval of altcoin exchange-traded funds (ETFs) might not deliver the substantial inflows investors hope for without involvement from investment giant BlackRock, according to market insights.BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF secured $28.1 billion in investments in 2025, making it the only fund with positive year-to-date (YTD) inflows, which resulted in a total cumulative inflow for spot Bitcoin ETFs of $26.9 billion.In the absence of BlackRock’s fund, spot Bitcoin ETFs experienced a cumulative net outflow of $1.27 billion year-to-date, according to Vetle Lunde, head of research at K33.The inflows to spot Bitcoin ETFs have been the main catalyst for Bitcoin…
Truth Predict enables users to place bets on elections, Federal Reserve actions, and more through a CFTC-registered exchange. This positions Truth Social as the pioneering social platform featuring integrated prediction markets.
In today’s crypto news, Circle has launched its new Arc blockchain testnet with participation from over 100 institutions, including BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, Visa, and Mastercard. Meanwhile, a US lawmaker is proposing new legislation to prohibit President Donald Trump, his family members, and elected officials from trading in crypto and stocks. Additionally, Michael Selig has confirmed his nomination to lead the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission.Circle launches Arc testnet with participation from BlackRock, Goldman Sachs, VisaCircle, the second-largest stablecoin issuer globally, has introduced the public testnet for Arc, its open layer-1 blockchain network aimed at bringing global financial infrastructure onchain.The launch,…
Opinion by: James Harris, group CEO of TesseractIn a landscape of narrowing margins and intensified rivalry, yield has transformed from an option to a necessity.The prevailing gold rush mentality masks a critical reality that shapes the industry’s future: Not all yield offers are equal. The obsession with impressive returns can lead institutions toward catastrophic losses.At first glance, the industry appears rich with potential. Protocols boast double-digit returns. Centralized platforms showcase straightforward “yield” products. Marketplaces guarantee immediate access to borrowers.For serious institutions, these disclosures are not mere nuances but essential factors that delineate fiduciary duty from unacceptable risk.MiCA reveals the industry’s…
With a valuation around $100 billion, it seems surprising that a company like Coinbase needs to acquire additional businesses for growth. Yet, with $10 billion in available cash, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the U.S. continues to pursue the next significant opportunity in the industry. Coinbase has actively invested in 2025, reportedly acquiring the cryptocurrency options trading platform Deribit for $2.9 billion in a cash-and-stock deal in August. In October, it made headlines again with its $375 million acquisition of the onchain capital raising platform, Echo. The crypto community was abuzz, thanks in part to strategic marketing that involved Echo’s…